Category Archives: Amazing Words Wednesday

How Authors Choose Names with Amber West

Welcome to Amazing Words Wednesday, the day we enter the labyrinth of language and discover something interesting about words. Early this year, I had the joy of reading Amber West’s debut novel, The Ruth Valley Missing. I’m thrilled to have Amber join … Continue reading

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The Language of Wine with Christine Ashworth

Welcome to Amazing Words Wednesday! I have a treat for you today. I met paranormal romance author Christine Ashworth sometime ago in a WANA blogging course. One of the features that keeps me coming back to her blog is her posts on … Continue reading

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If Calvin Tweeted

Today is Amazing Words Wednesday, when we enter the labyrinth of language, get lost for a while, and see what we can discover. After last week’s mournful post on the Boston Bombing and National Poetry Month, I felt like we needed a … Continue reading

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Boston Bombing and National Poetry Month

Welcome to Amazing Words Wednesday, the day we enter the labyrinth of language and see what we can discover. April is National Poetry Month, and my original plan for this post was to share some of my own poetry. But on … Continue reading

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My Published Words

Welcome to Amazing Words Wednesday, the day we enter the labyrinth of language and see what fabulous fun we can discover together. Normally it’s something about grammar, word play, etymology, famous quotes, etc. But today I got into the maze, turned … Continue reading

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Riddle Me This, Riddle Me That

It’s Amazing Words Wednesday, the day we enter the labyrinth of the English language, peek around the shrubbery, and see what we can find. This past week I was perusing my Fun Encyclopedia, the one I previously mentioned in a post … Continue reading

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Where to Check Your Words

Welcome to Amazing Words Wednesday, when we enter the labyrinth of language and see what we can discover together. I have a short post today with resources for anyone in the midst of writing or editing–whether that’s a novel, an essay, … Continue reading

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The Language of 19th Century Spirit Mediums

Welcome to Amazing Words Wednesday, the day we enter the labyrinth of language and travel down an interesting path together. Today, I’m thrilled to have K.B. Owen, author of the upcoming release Dangerous & Unseemly. I absolutely adore her blog with its historical … Continue reading

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Laugh with Me: It’s Punny!

Here on Amazing Words Wednesday, I like to take us through the labyrinth of language and discover fun stuff. Today I feel like we need a laugh–anything from a mild “ka-snort” to a big, gut-wrenching, knees-to-belly laugh. Whatever works for you! … Continue reading

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What’s the Name of the Game?

Today is Amazing Words Wednesday, when we navigate the labyrinth of language together and see what interesting discovery we can find in the world of words. Recently, I witnessed a game of duck, duck, goose among children. Perhaps you’ve played … Continue reading

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